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Skipjack tuna vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Halibut raw different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher than Halibut raw in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 108% more than Halibut raw.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more Copper than Halibut raw. Skipjack tuna contains 0.11mg of Copper, while Halibut raw contains 0.03mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
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0
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Halibut raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +142.4%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
8
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4
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Halibut raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
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2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Other +440.8%
Contains more Fats +972.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Halibut raw
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Other +440.8%
Contains more Fats +972.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
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2
Halibut raw
Halibut raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3347.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.2%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Halibut raw
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3347.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +239.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Skipjack tuna Halibut raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Halibut raw Opinion
Protein 28.21g 14.37g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 13.84g Halibut raw
Calories 132kcal 186kcal Halibut raw
Calcium 37mg 3mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.66mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 26mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 164mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 268mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 80mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.4mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.03mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.012mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg 36.5µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 47IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 14µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.06mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.08mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.5mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.25mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.42mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.161mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.63mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.662mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.168mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.32mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.425mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.561mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.74mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.423mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 46mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 0.42g 2.419g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.089g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 1.367g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Halibut raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Skipjack tuna
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.999g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.